[210]. Phalacrocorax fuscicollis: The Indian Shag. (F. 1527), (J. 1006), (+V, but smaller than 209.)
[211]. Phalacrocorax javanicus: The Little Cormorant. (F. 1528), (J. 1007), (IV.)
All three have similar habits, the last being the only common member of the genus. No. [210] has no white throat. Nos. [209] and [211] have a white throat, but can be readily distinguished by the fact that No. [209] is one foot longer than No. [211].
The Ibises, 212-214
Ibises are birds about the size of a common fowl, but having a long curved bill like that of the curlew. As Finn has pointed out, “Ibises fly like storks with the neck outstretched, but with a quicker stroke of the wings and frequent intervals of sailing with the pinions held level, so that they are easily distinguished from other waders when on the wing.” They usually occur in small flocks.
[212]. Ibis melanocephala: The White Ibis. (F. 1541), (J. 941), (+V.)
The bald head and neck are black, as are the long bill and legs. The rest of the plumage is white.
[213]. Inocotis papillosus: The Black Ibis. (F. 1542), (J. 942), (+V.)
The Black Curlew, or King Curlew, or King Ibis of Anglo-Indians.
In this species the head only, and not the neck as in No. [212], is devoid of feathers. The skin is black, but the back of the head is covered with little red warts. The plumage is glossy black, save for a small white patch on the wing. The bill, which is nearly six inches long, is dull dark green. Legs bright red.